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Shipping decarbonises, but will Rotterdam industry survive?

Shipping decarbonises, but will Rotterdam industry survive?

by Mariska Buitendijk | May 25, 2023 | Emissions, Energy transition, News, Ports, Shipping, SWZ|Maritime

In late April, the Port of Rotterdam spread hopeful news of its efforts to make shipping fossil-free. Europe’s largest port is ready for bunkering ships with alternative fuels like methanol, and next year, ships may be able to bunker ammonia in Rotterdam. But...
IGG malfunction gives rise to increased inspection

IGG malfunction gives rise to increased inspection

by Mariska Buitendijk | May 24, 2023 | Classification/inspection, Maritime accidents, News, Shipping, SWZ|Maritime

A malfunction with an inert gas generator (IGG) on board a tanker was taken seriously by the tanker company, which adjusted its planned maintenance system (PMS) accordingly. A good example of positive action, states The Nautical Institute. The Nautical Institute...
Failure to follow load line regulations leads to USD 6 million in damages

Failure to follow load line regulations leads to USD 6 million in damages

by Mariska Buitendijk | May 23, 2023 | Maritime accidents, Maritime regulations, News, Shipping

A recent marine casualty resulting in the total loss of a crane barge, estimated at over USD 6 million, is a stark warning of the risks involved with failing to adhere to load line regulations. That is why the US Coast Guard (USCG) has issued a Safety Alert on the...
Towline pennant failure destroys tug wheelhouse window

Towline pennant failure destroys tug wheelhouse window

by Mariska Buitendijk | May 22, 2023 | Maritime accidents, News, Shipping, SWZ|Maritime, Towage

Beware of the high potential energy when dealing with high loads. The Nautical Institute gives this warning in its latest Mars Report, in which a towline pennant struck a tug’s wheelhouse window, causing the glass to shatter and injuring five crew. The Nautical...
Pilot ladder crimp glitch caught in time

Pilot ladder crimp glitch caught in time

by Mariska Buitendijk | May 19, 2023 | Classification/inspection, Maritime accidents, News, Shipping, SWZ|Maritime

It is of paramount importance to have a thorough and frequent pilot ladder inspection regime in place – a person’s life depends on it, says the Nautical Institute in its latest Mars Report. In this report, the rope of pilot ladders was found damage after just six...
When is a supervisor not a supervisor?

When is a supervisor not a supervisor?

by Mariska Buitendijk | May 18, 2023 | Maritime accidents, News, Ship repair/maintenance, Shipping, SWZ|Maritime

A supervisor who is taking part in the work itself is less likely to be able to control the work and assess the risks. The Nautical Insititute gives this warning in its latest Mars Report in which four crew members suffered burns during boiler maintenance. The...
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